Compiled Ordinances of Tulsa

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1917. Excerpt: ... HATCHWAYS: All elevators used for carrying passengers shall have their hatchways surrounded by substantial vertical enclosures the same to be made flush with hatchway on every floor and to be continued from floor to ceiling on open side of car, except the top floor, where a height of six and one-half 6V2) feet is sufficient. The enclosure on every other side of the car shall be not less than six and one-half (6V2) feet in height. All enclosure doors must be made to slide and must be provided with a lock, and so arranged that the said doors cannot be opened from the outside of the hatchway, except by a key, and said doors shall at all times be securely closed before starting the car. All grill work around elevator hatchways shall be securely braced and kept in thorough repair. Section 486. FREIGHT ELEVATOR HATCHWAYS--HOW CLOSED: All freight elevator hatchways or shafts in any building in the City of Tulsa shall be protected and enclosed on all floors by a substantial frame work, not less than six and onehalf (6V2) feet in height, and all approaches and entrances to any such hatchway or shaft shall be provided with automatic or self-closing gates, and said gates shall be made to slide vertically if practicable. Where the elevator is enclosed by partitions, or is constructed within a brick or fireproof shaft, tha door to such shaft or hatchway shall not be deemed sufficient protection, but all such approaches to such shaft or hatchway shall be provided with automatic self-closing gates, unless the elevator is in charge of and operated by a regular operator, in which case the above mentioned doors shall be provided with spring locks, which cannot be unlocked from the outside of the shaft or hatchway, except by a key. Section 487. AUTOMATIC DOWN SPEED GOVERNOR...